Andrew Sanchez is a unique character in a sport teeming with unique characters. A soft-spoken bundle of nerves with a serial killer undertone. He flashes an inviting smile when speaking about his friends. He pierces you with a cold stare when it comes to his opponents. Breathe easy if Sanchez is on your side of a barroom brawl, run for your life if you stand across from him.
I did not know what to expect when I arrived at Sanchez’s Airbnb during fight week at UFC Ottawa. He was fighting regional fan-favourite Marc-Andre Barraiult.